Those who can’t attend School Board meetings can now watch them at home.

Livingston Parish confirmed 39 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

COVID-19 testing will be available at Southeastern Louisiana University this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Mildred Lashover survived the 1918 Spanish flu as an infant and Hurricane Katrina as an adult.

Livingston Parish confirmed 13 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 47 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The state added nearly 90 new vaccination locations to its ongoing list this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

A community testing site for the novel coronavirus will run at the end of this week in the City of Denham Springs, according to Ochsner Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 21 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The father of U.S. Rep. Garrett Graves of Louisiana has died of complications from the novel coronavirus.

Louisiana will receive approximately 58,150 doses of COVID-19 vaccines over the next week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 73 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana has confirmed its first identified case of the U.K. COVID variant.

Livingston Parish confirmed 28 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish’s positivity rate for the novel coronavirus continues to trend in the wrong direction, according to the figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

For the next month, Movie Tavern by Marcus is hosting film watch parties at a discounted price.

Livingston Parish confirmed 82 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Comic Con is still on.

For the first time in 2021, the Livingston Parish Library is shutting a branch down because of the novel coronavirus.

After a months-long delay, a defiant restaurant will have its case against the state heard in its backyard.

Livingston Parish confirmed 16 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday — its fewest in more than two weeks — and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Like the state, the number of COVID-19 vaccination locations in Livingston Parish nearly doubled in the last week.

Louisiana will remain in its modified version of Phase Two coronavirus restrictions as the pandemic continues to worsen in all corners of the state.

Livingston Parish confirmed 151 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and no new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health has nearly doubled the number of locations offering COVID-19 vaccinations, which is now available in all 64 of the state’s parishes.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic in a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

A community testing site for the novel coronavirus will run this week in the City of Denham Springs, according to Ochsner Health.

COVID-19 testing will be available at Southeastern Louisiana University this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

A staffer for Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Governor’s Office has announced.

Livingston Parish confirmed 24 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

WATSON -- When Amanda Jones kept hearing the word “boogers,” she knew her students were reading.

Livingston Parish confirmed 75 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said the state has lost 10 months of work in its ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus and that the more than 7,800 total deaths should weigh “heavily” on the hearts of all Louisianans “every time they leave their homes.”

Livingston Parish confirmed 57 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and three new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

With the state nearing the end of its fourth week into a months-long COVID-19 vaccination process, who’s next in line to get it?

December proved to be the worst month for Livingston Parish since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Livingston Parish confirmed 93 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana will receive nearly 56,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines next week as the state continues to work through the “tremendously complex” process of distribution, officials said Wednesday.

Livingston Parish confirmed 176 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic in his first press conference of 2021 Wednesday afternoon.

Louisiana healthcare workers began receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, making them the first to complete the two-shot requirement needed to prevent contraction of the novel coronavirus.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Even after nearly 10 months, Sharon Minton still hasn’t gotten used to wearing a face mask.

A community testing site for the novel coronavirus will run at the end of this week in the City of Denham Springs, according to Ochsner Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 55 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 55 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 24 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and three new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health revealed a list of more than 100 pharmacies on Monday that will begin administering limited quantities of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to the elderly and additional healthcare workers this week.

The Louisiana Department of Health revealed a list of more than 100 pharmacies on Monday that will begin administering limited quantities of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to the elderly and some other priority groups this week.

A staffer for Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Governor’s Office has announced.

People 70 years and older, the demographic in Louisiana most severely affected by the novel coronavirus, can officially get vaccinated to prevent the deadly disease.

Livingston Parish confirmed 116 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The family of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has released a statement thanking people for the “outpouring of support” following Letlow’s tragic passing earlier this week.

Officials will not update the state’s COVID-19 dashboard on Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

On the final day of 2020, Gov. John Bel Edwards implored people to modify their celebrations for 2021.

Livingston Parish confirmed 39 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

As Louisiana experiences a surge in new cases of the novel coronavirus, percent positivity, and hospitalizations, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday the next group that will receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 testing will be available at Southeastern Louisiana University during the first full week of 2021, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will speak to the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Thursday morning.

Livingston Parish students enrolled in the school system’s 100-percent virtual option will be educated through a new digital platform in the spring semester.

MOJIANG, China (AP) — Deep in the lush mountain valleys of southern China lies the entrance to a mine shaft that once harbored bats with the closest known relative of the COVID-19 virus.

Livingston Parish confirmed 51 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and no new deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Flags will be flown at half staff on the day of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s funeral, Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced.

Livingston Parish confirmed a record four new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

National Beta members from French Settlement High School are celebrating their recent participation in the Louisiana Virtual Leadership Summit.

Livingston Parish confirmed 15 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health is losing one of its most well-known leaders.

A community testing site for the novel coronavirus is running in the City of Denham Springs this week, according to Ochsner Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 51 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 62 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The state shelled out more than $674 million in emergency food assistance in response to “an unprecedented food need” in 2020, according to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Livingston Parish confirmed 66 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and no new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana will remain in a modified version of Phase Two coronavirus restrictions as officials continue to say the state is in a “very perilous situation,” especially with the holidays coming up.

Louisiana will remain in its modified Phase Two order amid the coronavirus pandemic for an additional 21 days, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.

Louisiana has administered 22,108 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines since Dec. 14, according to new data released by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed 102 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Ryan Harrington can’t wait to go to a music festival again, something he hasn’t been able to do in months amid the coronavirus pandemic.

LIVINGSTON -- She was displaced following Hurricane Katrina, eventually settling in Livingston Parish.

COVID-19 testing sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard will pause Dec. 24-26 in observance of the holidays, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 51 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and no new COVID-19 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana will remain in its modified Phase Two order amid the coronavirus pandemic for an additional 21 days, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.

Louisiana has administered 22,108 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines since Dec. 14, according to new data released by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed 102 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Ryan Harrington can’t wait to go to a music festival again, something he hasn’t been able to do in months amid the coronavirus pandemic.

LIVINGSTON -- She was displaced following Hurricane Katrina, eventually settling in Livingston Parish.

COVID-19 testing sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard will pause Dec. 24-26 in observance of the holidays, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish confirmed 51 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and no new COVID-19 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

A community testing site for the novel coronavirus is running in the City of Walker this week, according to Ochsner Health.

Following a most unique semester, LSU held a most unique commencement ceremony.

The Louisiana Department of Health expects to receive 79,500 doses of the newly-authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which officials expect to be administered sometime this week.

Livingston Parish confirmed 69 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and no new COVID-19 deaths for the third straight day, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Southeastern Louisiana University offices will close for the annual holiday break, officials have announced.

If you have questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine, a group of experts will soon provide the answers.

Livingston Parish confirmed 78 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and no new COVID-19 deaths for the second straight day, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish school children are eligible for free meals over the two-week Christmas break through Focus Foods, a Baton Rouge-based organization that has fed thousands of area children since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana has exceeded the peak of the summer surge, a troubling fact that officials believe will only get worse as the temperatures dip and the holidays arrive.

Officials announced on Thursday a new partnership with Walgreens to increase the availability of no-cost, contactless COVID-19 testing throughout the state.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he has announced.

Gov. John Bel Edwards will address the media regarding the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Livingston Parish confirmed 80 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and no new COVID-19 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

With holiday events cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, City of Walker officials have found another way to celebrate the season.

Livingston Parish confirmed three new COVID-19 deaths — its most in a single day yet — and 81 new cases in the latest update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The state superintendent called teachers and support staff “essential workers” and said they should be prioritized when state officials determine who will be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Livingston Parish confirmed 49 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The 20th Annual Chef’s Evening has been put on hold.

There will be no Christmas parade in the Town of Livingston this year.

Twelve percent of the population at the Livingston Parish Detention Center has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard.

Louisiana’s first doses of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Monday, signaling what officials hope will be “the beginning of the end” in the fight against a virus that has claimed the lives of more than 6,500 Louisiana residents.

(Editor's Note: An earlier headline of this story incorrectly said the parish reported 19 more COVID-19 deaths on Monday when it should've said 19 new COVID-19 cases. The News apologize for this mistake.) 

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is extending the application deadline for those who wish to receive gifts from this year’s Christmas Crusade.

HAMMOND -- With chairs evenly spread out across the turf at Strawberry Stadium, hundreds of graduates — clad in their traditional caps and gowns and not-so traditional facemasks — got the farewell they craved.

Livingston Parish confirmed 124 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and one new COVID-19 related death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

A community testing site for the novel coronavirus is running in Denham Springs next week, according to Ochsner Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards called the federal government’s approval of emergency use for the first COVID-19 vaccine “a historic and hopeful moment for our country and state” in a statement late Friday night.

Livingston Parish reached 100 confirmed deaths stemming from the novel coronavirus on Friday, becoming the 19th parish in the state to reach the grim milestone, according to figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

(The Center Square) – COVID-19 vaccinations might begin in Louisiana as early as this weekend or next week, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday.

(The Center Square) – Fewer Louisiana residents made new claims for state unemployment benefits last week compared to the week before, even as claims were rising nationwide, according to federal and state reports released Thursday.

Livingston Parish confirmed 35 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Though vaccine doses for the novel coronavirus could arrive within days, Gov. John Bel Edwards cautioned that widespread vaccination for the general public will likely take “several months.”